‘Houdini’s Last Handcuffs’ wins the FIREBIRD Book Award in the Fantasy category

“An enchanting novel with a masterful blend of history, science, magic, philosophy and cryptography.” —Grady Harp, Top 100 Amazon Hall of Fame reviewer

Orlando, Florida—The FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS has been declared Houdini’s last handcuffs a winner in the 2024 Speak Up Talk Radio awards in the ‘fantasy’ category. Siblings Charlie and Cheryl Young bring their childhood fantasies to life in their new historical fiction novel, Houdini’s last handcuffs. This book brings the famous magician Harry Houdini to life.

“This is a literary gut punch. It’s the big Houdini book the world has been waiting for. A perfect escape!”—John Kelly, Detroit Free Press

On Halloween, three children (a brother, sister and their friend) receive a Ouija board from a family friend. After a séance, the magician Houdini is brought back to life, but not by the séance itself. Houdini needs the children’s help to find his notebook with scientific formulas. However, the formula for his return is flawed. Houdini, the family and many close friends are part of The Inner Circle, a clandestine group that uses science, mathematics and physics for the good of humanity, in contrast to the Outer Circle, which uses them for evil. The notebook contains the formula that everyone wants.

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“Houdini’s Last Handcuffs is that rare book in which the reader can look back on a beloved artist, revel in childhood memories and nostalgia, and join the characters on a journey that leads to the unexpected.” —Chris Cordani, host of Book spectrum

In real life, Houdini’s handcuffs were displayed as part of the Young’s magical home library. These are the inspiration for part of this story. Morris Young, Charlie and Cheryl’s father, told that story in his April 1992 article The connecting ring titled The last handcuffs. The Young siblings draw from real people, places and objects to shape the story, and their passion and enthusiasm flow from every page.

“Brother and sister duo Charlie and Cheryl Young have created a spellbinding novel with a masterful blend of history, science, magic, philosophy, cryptography and investigative mind expansion.” —Grady Harp, Top 100 Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer, 5 stars

Accompanied by detailed descriptions, lovable characters and factual information about the actual Houdini, Houdini’s last handcuffs will captivate every reader. Charlie says, “It’s for those who have imaginations or still have a part of who they were when they were children because that’s where this story begins.”

Houdini’s last handcuffs is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Vine Leaves Press, published March 2024. ISBN: 978-3-98832-051-3 www.HoudinisLastHandcuffs.com Listen to an interview with the authors of the Dr. Pat Show: https://bit.ly/Dr_Pat_Show

About Charlie Young: Charlie trained as a physician and received his formal medical training at New York University, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and Louisiana State University. He is an author, artist and vice president of music publishing companies, Denton and Haskins and Life Music. He previously published poetry, Chuck’s Wagon of VersesAnd Houdini’s last handcuffs is his first foray into the world of historical fiction writing. You can find out more about his side adventures and his life’s endeavors on his website: musicmagicandmore.com.

About Cheryl Young: Cheryl Young Deknatel is active in the financial sector, where she has worked for more than 40 years, both in Europe and the US. She has previously worked with leading Wall Street firms and European banking institutions, and is currently a financial advisor. Houdini’s last handcuffs, written with her brother, is their debut novel and they are currently working on a sequel. She and her brother also own one of the oldest turn-of-the-century music publishers in the US, Denton and Haskins. For more information about all their activities, visit the link to their website: musicmagicandmore.com.

Media contact: For a review copy of Houdini’s last handcuffs or to arrange an interview with Charlie and Cheryl Young, please contact Scott Lorenz of Westwind Book Marketing at [email protected] or by phone at 248-705-2214. Reach Lorenz on Twitter @abookpublicist.